2 d. ago ‘Legitimate targets’: Putin warns West about deploying troops in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any Western forces deployed to Ukraine would be a “legitimate” target for Moscow’s army, a day after Kyiv’s allies said they had committed to a troop presence in the event of a peace deal. Two dozen countries, led by France and Britain, pledged Thursday to join a “reassurance” force on land, at sea and in the air to patrol any agreement to end the conflict, unleashed by Russia in February 2022. Tens of thousands have been killed in...

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3 d. ago Trump’s Art of Pivot on Ukraine: Squeezing Europeans, Poking Beijing, Teasing Putin Call

Trump’s Art of Pivot on Ukraine: Squeezing Europeans, Poking Beijing, Teasing Putin Call  Kyiv Post

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4 d. ago ‘They were hoping I was watching’: Trump on Beijing parade with Xi, Putin, Kim; calls it ‘impressive but

‘They were hoping I was watching’: Trump on Beijing parade with Xi, Putin, Kim; calls it ‘impressive but  The Times of India

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5 d. ago Chinese missile destroyer seen passing Japanese island in East China Sea: Tokyo

A Chinese missile destroyer was seen passing by a Japanese island in the East China Sea, having nearly circled the country’s archipelago in a month-long sailing, Japan’s defence ministry said. According to the ministry, the Chinese navy’s Type 052D guided missile destroyer, also known as the Luyang-III class, bearing hull number 134, and its replenishment ship were spotted about 120km (75 miles) east of Miyako island of Okinawa prefecture by Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force on Sunday. “It was...

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5 d. ago Putin calls Xi 'dear friend' during bilateral talks in Beijing

Putin calls Xi 'dear friend' during bilateral talks in Beijing  yahoo.com

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6 d. ago Chinese state media hints at variants of hypersonic missile in parade

State broadcaster CCTV has hinted that the Victory Day parade in Beijing this week could feature improved versions of two of its hypersonic missiles, the YJ-21 and DF-17, both with enhanced penetration capabilities. China is set to hold a large-scale military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II, and new weaponry is expected to be showcased. One anticipated highlight is the air-launched variant of the YJ-21, originally a sea-based hypersonic missile. In a...

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6 d. ago Maduro vows to declare a ‘republic in arms’ if US forces attack Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he “would constitutionally declare a republic in arms” if the South American country were attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean. His comments during a news conference come as the US government this week is set to boost its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels. The US has not signalled any planned land incursion by the thousands of staff being...

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6 d. ago US naval buildup in Caribbean draws fiery response from Venezuela’s Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he “would constitutionally declare a republic in arms” if the South American country were attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean. His comments during a news conference come as the US government this week was set to boost its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels. The US has not signaled any planned land incursion by the thousands of personnel...

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7 d. ago Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted tanker in Red Sea with missile

Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday said they had fired a missile at a tanker in the Red Sea, days after their prime minister was killed in an Israeli attack. The Iran-backed rebels, who sank two tankers in July, said they targeted the Liberian-flagged Scarlet Ray, claiming a direct hit. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday that the attack missed its target. The ship is Israeli-owned, according to maritime security company Ambrey. UKMTO, which monitors the region, said the ship’s...

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1 week ago Beijing tells new US consul general to Hong Kong to respect city’s rule of law

Beijing has called on the new US consul general to Hong Kong to uphold the principle of non-interference and respect the city’s rule of law, following the announcement that Julie Eadeh has taken up the role after receiving the central government’s approval. Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, said on Thursday that the central government hoped that Eadeh would respect China’s sovereignty and “abide by international conventions”. Guo was responding to a media query about...

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1 week ago Chinese Carmakers Resist Beijing’s Call to End Brutal Price War

Chinese Carmakers Resist Beijing’s Call to End Brutal Price War  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago China’s infrastructure push in Tibet aims to elevate investments on world’s roof

From giant dams to sprawling railways, Beijing has pledged to step up investments along the so-called roof of the world, led by state-owned enterprises, as China marks the 60th anniversary of the Tibet autonomous region’s establishment. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (Sasac), China’s top state asset regulator, is calling for more targeted measures to boost industries, with more capital flowing into grass-roots projects and a greater promotion of cultural and...

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1 week ago Beijing rejects Trump’s call to include China in denuclearisation talks with Russia

Beijing rejects Trump’s call to include China in denuclearisation talks with Russia  trtworld.com

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1 week ago Hong Kong unveils 15 state key laboratories, as liaison chief touts research

Hong Kong unveiled 15 state key laboratories on Monday in a move to align with national development, as Beijing’s top man in the city called for a greater push in scientific research and industrial upgrading. The laboratories – three of which are newly established – were earlier approved by the central government’s Ministry of Science and Technology and began operating in July, according to the city’s innovation and technology minister. The twelve others are bolstered versions of pre-existing...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong police probe fatal flat fire, suspect woman’s smoking linked to blaze

Hong Kong police are investigating whether a fire that led to a woman’s death in her flat on Sunday morning is linked to her smoking. Police said they had received a call around 7.43am from a security officer at Hoi Tat Estate in Cheung Sha Wan that smoke was emanating from one of the building’s units. Firefighters were deployed to the scene to extinguish the blaze. They forced entry into the flat and found a 59-year-old resident, surnamed Chow, unconscious. The woman was taken to Caritas...

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2 w. ago Beijing delegation spreads Sinicization call across TAR during its 60th anniversary

Beijing delegation spreads Sinicization call across TAR during its 60th anniversary  Tibetan Review

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2 w. ago Mixed signals from US lead Japan to broaden defence ties to counter China

Japan’s latest naval drills signalled its desire to broaden military ties as uncertainties grow over US defence support, while also sending a message to China, analysts said. Earlier this month, F-35B Lightning II fighters from the British Royal Navy’s 809 Naval Air Squadron conducted landings and launches on the Japanese destroyer-carrier JS Kaga as part of a multinational exercise in the Philippine Sea. The British Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, as well as the US Marine Corps, were present on...

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2 w. ago Liaison office chief in Hong Kong urges city to recount war of resistance ‘well’

Beijing’s liaison office chief in Hong Kong has called on the city to tell the stories of the war of resistance against Japanese aggression “well” to strengthen young residents’ sense of national identity. Zhou Ji, director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong, also said on Friday that Hongkongers should carry forward the “great spirit” of the war to unite “positive forces” for the development of the city under the banner of patriotism. Zhou made the remarks as he officiated the opening...

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2 w. ago Liaison office chief urges Hong Kong to recount war of resistance ‘well’

The chief of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong has called on the city to tell the stories of the war of resistance against Japanese aggression “well” to strengthen young residents’ sense of national identity. Zhou Ji, director of the central government’s liaison office, also said on Friday that Hongkongers should carry forward the “great spirit” of the war to unite “positive forces” for the development of the city under the banner of patriotism. Zhou made the remarks as he officiated at the...

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2 w. ago Liaison office chief urges Hong Kong to recount war of resistance stories ‘well’

The chief of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong has called on the city to tell the stories of the war of resistance against Japanese aggression “well” to strengthen young residents’ sense of national identity. Zhou Ji, director of the central government’s liaison office, also said on Friday that Hongkongers should carry forward the “great spirit” of the war to unite “positive forces” for the development of the city under the banner of patriotism. Zhou made the remarks as he officiated at the...

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